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| View Article | 9 a.m. | July 17, 2026 | CBS Local | Cyclosporiasis outbreak possibly traced to lettuce from Mexico used by Taco Bell, source says | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/cyclosporiasis-outbreak-taco-bell-lettuce-mexico/ | A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a [ nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak ][17] that has sickened thousands of people, a source familiar with the investigation told CBS News on Thursday. The source said a traceback investigation by the Food and Drug … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | July 17, 2026 | CBS Local | 3 hurt when truck hits CTA bus on Western Avenue in Ukrainian Village, Chicago police say | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/3-hurt-truck-cta-bus-western-avenue-ukrainian-village-chicago-police/ | Three people were hurt on a CTA bus in a crash with a truck overnight in Chicago's Ukrainian Village neighborhood. Chicago police said a #49 Western Avenue bus was on its route a little before 2 a.m. Friday when it was struck by a gray truck driving west on Grand … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | July 17, 2026 | CBS Local | What to do in Chicago this weekend: Street fests galore with West Fest, Tacos Y Tamales, Burger Fest and more | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/what-to-do-in-chicago-this-weekend-street-fests/ | If you're looking for something to do in Chicago this weekend you've got lots of options, from plentiful street festivals to concerts and more. [ West Fest ][3] , which calls itself the city's favorite house music street festival, will be held on Chicago Avenue in West Town from Friday, … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | July 17, 2026 | CBS Local | Plainfield police search home on Main Street after teen shot | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/plainfield-police-search-home-after-teen-shot/ | Plainfield police said they executed a search warrant at a home after a 16-year- old boy was shot Thursday night. Police said they responded to the 24100 block of Main Street at about 8:50 p.m. to a report of a shooting. They said a 16-year-old boy was taken by a … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | July 17, 2026 | Capitol Fax | Isabel’s morning briefing | https://capitolfax.com/2026/07/17/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-772/ | * [ Subscribers know more ][2] . **ICYMI:** Republican Darren Bailey treads water in governor’s race as GOP candidates struggle to raise campaign cash. [ Sun-Times ][3] … \- Republican nominee for governor Darren Bailey treaded water in the opening stretch of his rematch against Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker in … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | July 17, 2026 | Capitol Fax | Turning Promise Into Progress For Illinois Students | https://capitolfax.com/2026/07/17/turning-promise-into-progress-for-illinois-students-2/ | _[The following is a paid advertisement.]_ Thank you, Governor Pritzker and members of the General Assembly for taking an important step forward for Illinois students with a $26 million investment in free, healthy school meals, a $17 million increase and the largest expansion in over a decade. Your leadership is … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | July 17, 2026 | block-club-chicago | Wrigleyville Neighbors Demand Changes To Cubs Parking Lot Expansion | https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/07/17/wrigleyville-neighbors-demand-changes-to-cubs-parking-lot-expansion/ | WRIGLEYVILLE — Neighbors are urging city officials to require the Cubs to comply with city landscape and stormwater rules before allowing a major parking lot expansion near Wrigley Field. Residents have gathered more than 1,600 signatures opposing the Cubs’ proposed lot plans and are asking alderpeople to write environmental, traffic … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | July 17, 2026 | block-club-chicago | 95 Apartments Could Replace Commercial Building Next To Uptown’s Chase Park | https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/07/17/95-apartments-could-replace-commercial-building-next-to-uptowns-chase-park/ | UPTOWN — A six-story apartment complex could replace a commercial building next to a popular Uptown park. Raftery Construction is asking Ald. Matt Martin (47th) for a zoning change to build a six-story building with 95 apartments and 7,600 square feet of commercial space at 4730 N. Clark St. The … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | July 17, 2026 | block-club-chicago | This Week In Photos: Chicagoans Mourn ICE Victims, Hazardous Air Quality Hits City And More | https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/07/17/this-week-in-photos-chicagoans-mourn-ice-victims-another-heat-wave-and-more/ | CHICAGO — Chicagoans faced intense weather with heat and record-breaking poor air quality this week. There were multiple gatherings on the Southwest Side to mourn people recently killed by ICE agents in Texas and Maine. The City Council was back at work, as well. Here’s what Block Club reporters and … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | July 17, 2026 | block-club-chicago | Longtime Polish Radio Host Remembered With Honorary Street Sign In Dunning | https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/07/17/krzysztof-arsenowicz-longtime-polish-radio-host-remembered-with-honorary-street-sign-in-dunning/ | DUNNING — Longtime radio host and Northwest Sider Krzysztof Arsenowicz dedicated his life to helping Chicago’s Polish community. Though Arsenowicz died in February 2025 at 70 years old, a new honorary street sign dedicated to his legacy will continue to guide Polish Chicagoans for decades to come. A crowd of … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | July 17, 2026 | block-club-chicago | Turn Back Time Records And Coffee In Irving Park Offers Neighbors A New ‘Third Space’ | https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/07/17/turn-back-time-records-and-coffee-in-irving-park-offers-neighbors-a-new-third-space/ | IRVING PARK — Irving Park’s newest coffee shop doubles as a record store where customers can browse vinyl albums while hanging out with friends. Turn Back Time Records and Coffee, 3834 W. Irving Park Road, opened Monday, and customers are already using the space like owners Patrick Kapp and Emiley … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | July 17, 2026 | block-club-chicago | Chicagoans Mourn Victims Of ICE Killings In Candlelight Vigil: ‘We’re Still Waiting For Justice’ | https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/07/17/chicagoans-mourn-victims-of-ice-killings-in-candlelight-vigil-were-still-waiting-for-justice/ | PILSEN — About three dozen neighbors and organizers gathered Thursday in Pilsen to call for justice after federal immigration agents fatally shot two people within a week. Longtime advocates for immigrants and other Chicagoans held a candlelight vigil Thursday at St. Procopius Catholic Church, 1641 S. Allport St., to mourn … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | July 17, 2026 | block-club-chicago | 59th Street Metra Rebuild In Hyde Park Will Bring Station, Lane Closures Next Year | https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/07/17/59th-street-metra-rebuild-in-hyde-park-will-bring-station-lane-closures-next-year/ | HYDE PARK — An overhaul of Metra’s 59th Street station is set to begin early next year, and the station and lanes of nearby streets will close while the project unfolds. A [ $74 million project ][32] to make the 59th Street station accessible, remove and replace its head houses … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | July 17, 2026 | block-club-chicago | Bucket O’ Blood Closing Avondale Shop In November — But Not For Good | https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/07/17/bucket-o-blood-closing-avondale-shop-in-november-but-not-for-good/ | AVONDALE — Bucket O’ Blood Books and Records is closing its Avondale spot after 11 years in the neighborhood, owners Grant and Jennifer McKee announced last week. Bucket O’ Blood’s storefront was listed on real estate websites last week, and [ “the rumor mill has been grinding away,” ][17] the … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | July 17, 2026 | block-club-chicago | Off Color Brewing’s Wild Ale From Iconic pH1 Barrel Is Ready. Block Club Got A 1st Taste | https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/07/17/off-color-brewings-wild-ale-from-iconic-ph1-barrel-is-ready-block-club-got-a-1st-taste/ | LINCOLN PARK — Off Color Brewing co-founder John Laffler bolted awake early last Friday morning determined and more than a little anxious to return to his Lincoln Park taproom as soon as he could. Laffler had [ spent more than 14 months entrusted with pH1 ][1] , American craft brewing’s … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | July 17, 2026 | ABC Local | Big Boy locomotive passing through South Holland Friday | https://abc7chicago.com/post/big-boy-locomotive-passing-south-holland-friday/19525927/ | SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (WLS) -- Big Boy, the world's largest steam locomotive, is back in the Chicago area. Big Boy is on a coast-to-coast tour to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][36] The locomotive drew big crowds here last … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | July 17, 2026 | ABC Local | Go on set of 'Descendants: Wicked Wonderland' with Kylie Cantrall, Malia Baker, Liamani Segura | https://abc7.com/post/go-set-descendants-wicked-wonderland-kylie-cantrall-malia-baker-liamani-segura-props-costuming-choreo-more/19521064/ | VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- From a [ trip to the Walt Disney World Resort ][33] , to an exciting [ press tour ][34] and a [ _wonderful_ premiere ][35] , it's been a whirlwind summer for the cast of "Descendants: Wicked Wonderland"! But before all of that, On The Red … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | July 17, 2026 | ABC Local | Score the best beauty finds under $50 from the 2026 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale | https://abc7.com/post/nordstrom-anniversary-sale-2026-dont-miss-early-beauty-deals-50/19492675/ | _As a participant in multiple affiliate marketing programs, Localish will earn a commission for certain purchases. See full disclaimer below*_ The [ Nordstrom Anniversary Sale ][1] kicks off tomorrow, July 18th! You can already browse the preview and start adding your favorites to your cart today. These beauty deals are … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | July 17, 2026 | ABC Local | Family denied refund for Tahoe Airbnb blocked by blizzard: 'I told them the roads were closed' | https://6abc.com/post/family-denied-refund-lake-tahoe-airbnb-blocked-blizzard-told-roads-were-closed/19526115/ | MARTINEZ, Calif. -- There's nothing worse than planning a trip, only to find out you can't go. And in this case, it got a lot worse. A family booked a Tahoe getaway, but never made it there -- through no fault of their own. Yet, they still got stuck with … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | July 17, 2026 | NBC Local | When will the smoke clear? Hour-by-hour look as ‘hazardous' air quality continues for Chicago area | https://www.nbcchicago.com/weather/when-will-the-smoke-clear-hour-by-hour-look-as-hazardous-air-quality-continues-for-chicago-area/3962817/ | A thick wall of smoke from wildfires burning in Canada was still hovering over northeastern Illinois, northwest Indiana and all of Wisconsin early Friday morning, with air quality readings still in the "hazardous" category . According to [ air quality ][1] tracking website AirNow.gov, the entire Chicago area had AQI … |